[from Becky Knopf]
Thank you for mailing the BoxTops and Campbell’s UPCs (the skinny black bars on white) to us. Do keep them coming. [They are no good to us if they are torn, even if they are taped back together. I also want to remind you that Betty Crocker coupons are now worthless]
My new home is lovely; I am enjoying it SO much. It is the new-er half of the duplex that I share with the Blooms. It is very open and light, with some big windows and light-colored wood in the kitchen. No mice in it so far!!!!!!!
There are 15 – 5th and 6th graders in my classroom this year. They are quite varied in scholastic ability, as usual, and no less varied in personality! I have everything from students who utter perhaps 3 whispered words aloud per week to those who have strong opinions and are eager to share them at every opportunity!!! I have a student who, although only ‘average’ in his grades, has amazing insight into truths from God’s Word. [I'm learning a lot from him.] I have one who struggles to process ANY information, whether given verbally, in writing, or acted out. [Does he remind God of me?] I have one who writes “Thank you” at the bottom of every paper she turns in. [There's nothing like a little gratitude to keep us going, eh?] Several are striving against The Enemy, wanting to follow Jesus Christ with all of their heart yet drawn away by the ease of lifelong (bad) habits. [This still sounds like me.] I like this ‘class-full’ so much!
I like hearing from you, too. Feel free to write! 1 Peter 1:3-5